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Even though an animal such as a cat or a dog may be someone’s pet, this fact does not mean that the animal poses no threat of danger to you or your loved ones. Indeed, injuries like dog bites are more common than you would think in the United States. According to a recent study published by the Center for…

According to the American Burn Association, in 2018, burn injuries continued to rank among the leading causes of unintentional death and injury in the United States. In fact, the same organization reports that approximately 450,000 people suffer burn injuries each year in the United States that require either emergency room medical treatment or hospitalization. Because these statistics indicate that burn…

There are a lot of serious injuries that you can end up with if you get into an automobile accident. One of the worst of these are traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) which can lead to any level of disability, temporary or permanent coma, or even death. These are caused by intense impacts to the head during the car accident. These…

Usually if you are injured on the job and the employer has taken out an insurance policy to protect you and your fellow coworkers, you have the right to a workers’ compensation settlement. There are, however, requirements expected of you that if you do not follow through with may result in a claim denial. There are also other scenarios that…

In America, around 3,000 train accidents occur on railways every years, claiming the lives of almost 1,000 people. Although this is a low number compared to yearly car and truck accidents on American roadways, it is still cause for concern. Laws and safety regulations help increase overall prevention, but they are still happening more often than they should be. Laws,…

Workers’ Compensation is a special insurance that is taken out by employers to protect their employees in case of accidents and serious injuries that occur while on the job. Each state has rules on eligibility, maximum compensation levels, and procedures. You may be wondering how workers’ compensation works in the state of New Jersey. These important details will help you…

Globally, an overwhelming 3,287 individuals lose their lives every day in car accidents. On top of that, around 20-50 million people are disabled or injured. This societal issue begs the question: are car accidents preventable? If so, then how can we individually work towards preventing these tragic occurrences? Read on to learn the answers to these questions. Are Car Accidents…

When you are injured in the workplace, regardless of the state that you are in, you usually have a time limit placed upon you. If you do not report your injury to your employer or supervisor within the limit designated by your state, your Workers’ Compensation claim is almost always denied. In the state of New Jersey, employees are required…

You’d be surprised by the types of financial sources that are taxed by the government. There are a lot more things to worry about than just your paycheck or when you buy goods at a store. Other surprising sources that are taxes include, alimony payments, massive financial gifts, scholarship, bartered items for work, and even lottery winnings. Luckily, things are…

If you are trying to get workers’ compensation after being injured in a work-related incident, you may have to give your deposition during the legal process. A deposition is session that is recorded for evidence in which you or other witnesses are required to answer specific questions under oath. Don’t worry though! This is not an interrogation. It is simply…